HR Specialist - Benefits and Compliance

Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority•Alcoa, TN

2d•$53,605 - $69,686•Onsite

About The Position

The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA) is seeking a non-exempt Human Resources (HR) Specialist, primarily focused on Benefits and Compliance. This role is responsible for administering and maintaining employee benefits programs and communications, compliance with leave management requirements and processes, reconciling benefits expenses with benefits elections, and supporting worker’s compensation activities. As part of a small team, this position also supports other activities within human resources operations. This is a fully on-site position, and at times, will require some overtime.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in human resources, benefits administration, absence/leave management, and reconciliation of benefits expenses.
An Associate’s degree with 4 or more years of experience in related benefits administration, absence/leave management, reconciliation of benefits expenses, and/or human resources may also be considered.
Experience in and knowledge of federal and state regulations related to employee benefits and absence/leave management.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of personal information.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reconciliations; financial acumen.
Proficiency with applicable software including MS Office Suite.
Attention to detail and deadlines.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Can be effective while assisting people during times of difficultly or high emotion toll.
Multi-tasking skills and comfort with continuous learning.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Some project and event coordination experience.
Enjoys working in both a collaborative team environment, as well as, independently.
Understands and applies records management and documentation.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a long-term basis.

Nice To Haves

Certification in HR, benefits or a related area is not required but helpful.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain employee benefits programs, including fully-insured health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance; retirement plans, and other related offerings.
Support new hire orientation and on-boarding/off-boarding of benefits.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits, eligibility, coverage, and claims.
Plan annual benefits open enrollment and prepare materials for distribution to employees; support the benefits portion of employee orientations and out-processing.
Coordinate with external benefit providers to ensure accurate and timely processing of benefit inquiries and qualifying events.
Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on benefits enrollment, participation, and cost.
Assist in the development and implementation of benefit policies and procedures.
Stay up-to-date on industry trends and changes in regulations related to employee benefits.
Reconcile benefits expenses with benefits elections to ensure accurate billing and payment of benefits across varied providers.
Work with benefit providers and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of benefits expenses.
Identify and resolve discrepancies in benefits expenses and benefits elections.
Provide guidance on leave options in accordance with company policies, and federal and state regulations.
Work with managers and employees to develop and implement effective absence and leave management strategies.
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to absence and leave management including FMLA, ADA, and Worker’s Compensation.
Raise awareness of issues needing further review to HR leads.
Assist the HR Department in all HR programs and employee events.
Administer and maintain worker’s compensation program.
Process and maintain OSHA’s recordkeeping files.
In a team environment, assist to back-up other HR employees in their absence.
General filing and additional duties as assigned in support of the HR Department.